More to the Story

The shooting of an unarmed Florida teenager by an armed neighborhood watch man has created quite an uproar.

What surprised me the most was the information that was left out in most accounts that I have read.

According to a report in the Orlando Sentinel, dated March 26th, when the police arrived, George Zimmerman was bleeding from the nose, had a fat lip, and was bleeding from lacerations on the back of his head. There is a witness that saw Zimmerman on the ground with Trayvon Martin on top of him. Zimmerman was the one calling for help, according to the witness.

This information significantly changes the story. There is still much to debate about the role that neighborhood watches play in communities, the right to bear arms, the “Stand Your Ground” laws and so on. It is a tragedy that the young man is dead, but we really should consider all sides of the story. Sadly, Trayvon isn’t alive to tell his side, but we should still listen to what George has to say.